Lasers News

Sustained usage of at-home low-fluence laser treatment resulted in the stable reduction of hair counts, thickness and color in the axillary region, with reversibility of the reduction possible through treatment cessation, according to study results.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Ophthalmologists should consider incorporating “lights and lasers” into their practice, according to a dermatologist speaking here at the Hawaiian Eye 2015 meeting.

Choosing an accomplished and experienced plastic surgeon is important not only for the procedure results, but also for the patient’s health.

A low-fluence Q-switched YAG laser was effective and safe in the early treatment of patients with nevus of Ota, according to recent study results.

The appearance and texture of facial acne scars were shown to improve at 3 months after treatment with a 755-nm picosecond laser and diffractive lens array, with minor-to-moderate pain reported, according to study results.

SAN DIEGO — Laser hair removal was shown to improve the quality of life for those who have suffered combat-associated amputations, according to study findings presented here.

Syneron Medical announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted 510(k) clearance of the PicoWay picosecond device for the removal of tattoos.

In comparing pulsed dye laser to carbon dioxide ablative fractional laser for the treatment of surgical scars, pulsed dye laser was more effective in scar color correction, but ablative fractional laser showed better results for scar contour.

Syneron Medical announced the international launch of its PicoWay picosecond device at the annual European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

In a press release from the American Academy of Dermatology, Bruce E. Katz, MD, FAAD, offered tips for keeping tattoos looking their best.